Discovery Green Houston
Known as Houston’s Central Park, the 12 acre Discovery Green first opened exactly one year ago today. The property is constantly alive with events, performances and workshops for Houston patrons. Naturally, the landscaping is beautiful and features a lake with water gardens, a model boat area, and a shallow pool designed for remote-controlled watercrafts. During Houston’s “winter”, Discovery Green hosts outdoor ice skating with the Holiday Skating on the Lake series. As an additional perk, the park is decorated with breath taking themed gardens that include areas specifically dedicated to native Texas plants and birds and butterflies of the coastal region.
Other park attractions include the John P. McGovern playground which is carved into an existing, tree-shaded hill designed to shield tots from street traffic, the Simmons Family Stage and Stedman West Veranda, which is perfect for parties and performances, the Gateway Fountain which features 14 ft. high arching jets, an amphitheater, dog runs, jogging trails, and reading rooms presented by the City of Houston Library called HPL Express which simultaneously provide free wireless.
Visitors also have the choice of noshing at hot dining spots; the rooftop bar and restaurant, The Grove, The Treehouse or The Lake House. For more info, contact (The Grove; 713-337-7321; www.thegrovehouston.com) or (The Lake House; 713-337-7320; www.thelakehousehouston.com)
The best part of Discovery Green, (besides its enthusiasm for conservation and general beauty), is the enormous menu of events it presents each day. Below are the contents for the month of April. Visit www.discoverygreen.com for more information.
Discovery Green Events Calendar for April
Pilates in the Park with TUTS (Healthy Living in the Park) 4/14/2009
Zumba! (Healthy Living in the Park) 4/15/2009
Thursdays Rock: Extreme Wii! (Entertainment)4/16/2009
Tai Chi in the Park (Healthy Living in the Park) 4/16/2009
KUHF Film Night (Metropolis Arts) 4/17/2009
Yoga in the Park with TUTS (Healthy Living in the Park) 4/18/2009
Children’s Discovery Series presented by Wells Fargo (Children & Family) 4/18/2009
Hip2BFit Fun Club (Children & Family) 4/18/2009
Houston Arts Alliance Showcase (Arts) 4/18/2009
Bike Repair Workshops (Healthy Living in the Park) 4/18/2009
Recycling Saturdays presented by Biolage (Healthy Living in the Park) 4/18/2009
Young Writers Workshops in the Park (Children & Family) 4/25/2009
Green Market- Central City Co-op (Healthy Living in the Park) 4/19/2009
Nia (Healthy Living in the Park) 4/19/2009
Sundays In The Park: Houston Pride Band (Entertainment) 4/19/2009
Houston Press Menu of Menus Extravaganza (Special Event) 4/21/2009
Zumba! (Healthy Living in the Park) 4/22/2009
Capital One Bank’s Thursdays Rock: Extreme Wii! (Entertainment) 4/23/2009
Etui Ladies Boutique Go Green Party (Special Event) 4/23/2009
Tai Chi in the Park (Healthy Living in the Park) 4/23/2009
UH School of Theater and Dance presents Shakespeare at Discovery Green (Arts) 4/24/2009
Shakespeare at Discovery Green (Arts) 4/25/2009
Yoga in the Park with TUTS (Healthy Living in the Park) 4/25/2009
Hip2BFit Fun Club (Children & Family) 4/25/2009
Children’s Discovery Series presented by Wells Fargo (Children & Family) 4/25/2009
Bike Repair Workshops (Healthy Living in the Park) 4/25/2009
Recycling Saturdays presented by Biolage (Children & Family) 4/25/2009
Young Writers Workshops in the Park (Children & Family) 4/25/2009
UofH School of Theatre and Dance Presents Shakespeare in the Park (Arts) 4/26/2009
Green Market- Central City Co-op (Healthy Living in the Park) 4/26/2009
Nia (Healthy Living in the Park) 4/26/2009
Sundays In The Park- “Picture Book” (Entertainment) 4/26/2009
Pilates in the Park with TUTS (Healthy Living in the Park) 4/28/2009
Picnic in the Park (Special Event) 4/29/2009
Zumba! (Healthy Living in the Park) 4/29/2009
Capital One Bank’s Thursdays Rock: Extreme Wii! (Entertainment) 4/30/2009
Tai Chi in the Park (Healthy Living in the Park) 4/30/2009
